dem Manne
Translation
to the man (dative of Mann)
Examples
Dem Manne kann geholfen werden.
The man can be helped.
Er steht seinem Manne.
He holds his own.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to help (sb.) Dem Manne kann geholfen werden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dem Mann
Etymology
Archaic dative singular form of 'Mann' (man). The modern form is 'dem Mann'.
Memory Tips
Recognise this as a formal or old-fashioned dative form. It's often found in proverbs and fixed expressions, like the famous 'Dem Manne kann geholfen werden' (The man can be helped).